Criminal Law Forum

metrics 2024

Connecting scholars to the forefront of legal thought.

Introduction

Criminal Law Forum, published by Springer, is a distinguished journal that serves as a critical platform for scholarly discourse in the field of criminal law. With an ISSN of 1046-8374 and E-ISSN 1572-9850, this journal has been contributing to the legal community since its inception, with a publication span that includes significant periods such as 1989 to 1997, and from 1999 to 2024. Positioned in the Q3 quartile of the Law category and ranked 491 out of 1025 in the Scopus database, Criminal Law Forum showcases innovative research, theoretical insights, and empirical studies that assist professionals, researchers, and students in dissection and comprehension of contemporary legal issues. Though it does not operate on an open-access model, the journal is accessible to subscribers and academic institutions, furthering its reach within the legal academia. By fostering a robust exchange of ideas and encouraging interdisciplinary approaches, Criminal Law Forum continues to enhance the understanding of criminal law, making it an essential resource for those engaged in legal scholarship.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.15
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.90
H-Index24
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.04
Influence0.33
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life9.60
Citing Half Life10.00
JCI0.62
Total Documents386
WOS Total Citations211
SCIMAGO Total Citations662
SCIMAGO SELF Citations39
Scopus Journal Rank0.15
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.56
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.73
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.79

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #491/1025
Percentile 52.10
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 82/113
Percentile 27.90
Quartile Q3
LAW
Rank 142/421
Percentile 66.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Rank 71/113
Percentile 37.17
Quartile Q3
LAW
Rank 206/421
Percentile 51.07
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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